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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Sydney from R7 971

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SYD
Oct 8 — Oct 151
1 adult

The best prices from Johannesburg to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in May or March, booked 29 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Sydney

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to Sydney (SYD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 3 October 2024.

Round-trip from

R14 465

One-way from

R7 971

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 2/3-30/3
  • Nonstop
  • 26h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Sydney
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 5/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Sydney
High demand for flights, 22% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 12% potential price drop

Cheap Johannesburg to Sydney flights in October & November 2024

Find cheap flight options from Johannesburg to Sydney specifically for the months of October and November 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 636 374 searches. Prices were last updated on 3 October 2024.
Sat 9/1117:15JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Sat 16/119:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/10R14 812
Wed 13/1110:00JNB - SYD
2 stops36h 40mEtihad Airways
Wed 20/1121:30SYD - JNB
2 stops44h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/10R16 306
Sun 27/1011:05JNB - SYD
1 stop39h 55mCathay Pacific
Sat 9/1115:15SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/10R17 296
Mon 18/1110:00JNB - SYD
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 25/1121:30SYD - JNB
2 stops42h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10R18 581
Fri 8/118:50JNB - SYD
2 stops38h 35mQatar Airways
Tue 19/1112:00SYD - JNB
2 stops30h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/10R19 640
Wed 13/1113:45JNB - SYD
1 stop19h 10mSingapore Airlines
Wed 20/1116:10SYD - JNB
1 stop23h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/10R21 481
Sat 9/1113:25JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 05mEmirates
Sun 17/1121:10SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 40mEmirates
Deal found 2/10R22 783
Mon 18/1123:55JNB - SYD
3 stops46h 30mKLM
Mon 25/116:35SYD - JNB
3 stops48h 25mKLM
Deal found 2/10R28 427
Thu 17/1013:35JNB - SYD
2 stops23h 15mAir Mauritius
Fri 25/107:15SYD - JNB
2 stops37h 35mAir Mauritius
Deal found 30/9R30 181

Johannesburg to Sydney 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Johannesburg and Sydney in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 636 374 searches. Data last updated 3 October 2024.
Sat 9/1117:15JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Sat 16/119:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/10R14 812
Wed 13/1110:00JNB - SYD
2 stops36h 40mEtihad Airways
Wed 20/1121:30SYD - JNB
2 stops44h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/10R16 306
Sun 27/1011:05JNB - SYD
1 stop39h 55mCathay Pacific
Sat 9/1115:15SYD - JNB
1 stop25h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/10R17 296
Mon 18/1110:00JNB - SYD
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 25/1121:30SYD - JNB
2 stops42h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10R18 581
Fri 8/118:50JNB - SYD
2 stops38h 35mQatar Airways
Tue 19/1112:00SYD - JNB
2 stops30h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/10R19 640
Wed 13/1113:45JNB - SYD
1 stop19h 10mSingapore Airlines
Wed 20/1116:10SYD - JNB
1 stop23h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/10R21 481
Sat 9/1113:25JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 05mEmirates
Sun 17/1121:10SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 40mEmirates
Deal found 2/10R22 783
Fri 6/1219:05JNB - SYD
2 stops38h 25mTurkish Airlines
Thu 2/120:40SYD - JNB
2 stops47h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/10R24 658
Mon 18/1123:55JNB - SYD
3 stops46h 30mKLM
Mon 25/116:35SYD - JNB
3 stops48h 25mKLM
Deal found 2/10R28 427

Direct flights to Sydney from Johannesburg

Discover direct flight options from Johannesburg to Sydney. Find direct flights with no stopovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore direct flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 636 374 searches. Data last updated 3 October 2024.
Sun 2/317:15JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Sun 30/310:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/10R14 552

One-way flights to Sydney from Johannesburg

Search for one-way flight options from Johannesburg to Sydney. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 636 374 searches. Data last updated 3 October 2024.
Wed 5/38:50JNB - SYD
1 stop25h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/10R7 971
Mon 25/1113:45JNB - SYD
1 stop19h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/10R8 301
Mon 25/1110:00JNB - SYD
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/10R9 012
Mon 11/1110:00JNB - SYD
1 stop35h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/10R9 238
Mon 17/217:15JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/10R11 704
Wed 25/1218:50JNB - SYD
1 stop38h 45mEmirates
Deal found 2/10R14 292
Sat 11/120:35JNB - SYD
1 stop16h 55mSouth African
Deal found 2/10R15 577
Fri 20/1219:05JNB - SYD
2 stops38h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/10R15 785
Wed 8/110:10JNB - SYD
2 stops44h 20mAir China
Deal found 2/10R19 188

Find flights from Johannesburg to Sydney within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to Sydney that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 636 374 searches. Data last updated 3 October 2024.

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Johannesburg OR TamboSydney Kingsford Smith

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/3

Nonstop12h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 30/3

Nonstop14h 40m

R14 465

Johannesburg OR TamboSydney Kingsford Smith

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/11

2 stops36h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 20/11

2 stops44h 05m

R16 306

Johannesburg OR TamboSydney Kingsford Smith

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/3

1 stop25h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 30/3

2 stops31h 30m

R17 209

Johannesburg OR TamboSydney Kingsford Smith

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/2

1 stop39h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 30/3

1 stop42h 20m

R17 261

Johannesburg OR TamboSydney Kingsford Smith

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/3

1 stop24h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 25/3

1 stop19h 25m

R17 574

Johannesburg OR TamboSydney Kingsford Smith

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/2

1 stop37h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 28/2

1 stop44h 00m

R17 799

Johannesburg OR TamboSydney Kingsford Smith

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/11

2 stops25h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 25/11

2 stops42h 40m

R18 581

Johannesburg OR TamboSydney Kingsford Smith

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/11

1 stop24h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 17/11

1 stop32h 40m

R22 783

Johannesburg OR TamboSydney Kingsford Smith

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/1

2 stops38h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 15/4

2 stops45h 15m

R23 703

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Sydney

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Travel insights for flights from Johannesburg to Sydney

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Johannesburg to Sydney including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Sydney?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 27 September 2024.

Booking 29 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg to Sydney. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Sydney?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Sydney (average of R14 865). Flying from Johannesburg to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of R17 973). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to SYD?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 3 October 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Johannesburg to Sydney in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 20% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Sydney?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 29 September 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Sydney flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Sydney by month

Plan your trip to Sydney by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Sydney when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Sydney by month

Plan your trip to Sydney by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Sydney. Reviews last updated 3 October 2024.
8,2
Very Good
1 333 reviews

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,7

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Your state of the art Boeing 787 was so hot I was sweating 90% of the flight. There is no reason or excuse for that.

8,2
Very Good
1 333 reviews
8,2
Very Good
1 333 reviews

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,7

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Your state of the art Boeing 787 was so hot I was sweating 90% of the flight. There is no reason or excuse for that.

8,1
Very Good
3 575 reviews
8,2
Very Good
1 333 reviews

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,7

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Your state of the art Boeing 787 was so hot I was sweating 90% of the flight. There is no reason or excuse for that.

7,8
Good
1 358 reviews
8,2
Very Good
1 333 reviews

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,7

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Your state of the art Boeing 787 was so hot I was sweating 90% of the flight. There is no reason or excuse for that.

7,8
Good
119 reviews
8,2
Very Good
1 333 reviews

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,7

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Your state of the art Boeing 787 was so hot I was sweating 90% of the flight. There is no reason or excuse for that.

7,7
Good
890 reviews
8,2
Very Good
1 333 reviews

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,7

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Your state of the art Boeing 787 was so hot I was sweating 90% of the flight. There is no reason or excuse for that.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Sydney. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve Johannesburg to Sydney, Australia flights?

    The number of airports available to serve flights from Johannesburg to Sydney are limited in quantity. The only airport available to fly from Johannesburg is O.R. Tambo International Airport, which is a major international airport located in Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa. While in Sydney there is also just one airport that will accept flights from Johannesburg and that is Sydney Airport, which is the busiest airport located in Australia. Due to the limited amount of airports, it will also add on queue times at busy airports for things such as security and baggage check-in.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Johannesburg to Sydney, Australia?

    Airlines that fly directly from Johannesburg to Sydney are numerous, with the ones that offer the most being Qantas, Cathay Pacific, and Singapore Airlines. Though out of the three airlines, Cathay Pacific offers the most available flights from Johannesburg to Sydney, Australia with the prices varying depending on the dates chosen for the flight, the speed of the flight, and the airline.

  • What are the stopover options between Johannesburg to Sydney, Australia?

    Stopover options for flights from Johannesburg to Sydney can vary on the airline chosen. Some airlines will fly nonstop to Australia, while others require a stopover in various locations. Some locations for stopovers include Perth Airport, Hong Kong International Airport, and Adelaide Airport. Flights from Johannesburg to Sydney all vary from 12h 55m-29h 23m depending on the airline chosen, the number of stopovers, and the dates.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Johannesburg to Sydney, Australia?

    If you intend to travel from Johannesburg to Sydney, you will need a visa in order to visit Australia. All nationalities, other than New Zealand passport holders, need to apply for a visa in order to fly to Australia. There is the ability to apply for a visa if you have a South African Passport online, which means you will also be required to have a passport in order to get the visa. A visa will be required prior to your arrival in Australia.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Sydney from Johannesburg?

    Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Johannesburg to Sydney. You should not have trouble finding flights to Kingsford Smith from Johannesburg; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 8 airlines have flights to the Sydney airport from Johannesburg. It is only a 7,5 km journey from Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Sydney’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Sydney round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg to Sydney is Qantas Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R14 465 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, starting at R16 306 and R17 209 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg to Sydney for 29% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Sydney one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R7 971. Users have also found prices from R8 301 and R9 238 on Singapore Airlines and Etihad Airways, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Sydney?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Johannesburg to Sydney? While on average our users pay R52 999, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R10 640. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sydney Kingsford Smith), is priced around R14 552.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg to Sydney?

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Dubai?

    Most Dubai visitors opt to spend their time at Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, and Deira Perfume Souq. Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, and Deira Perfume Souq can be visited by travelling about 10,5 km, 11,0 km, and 7,0 km respectively from Dubai Intl. Those on a stopover in Dubai in need of a car hire can book one at Dubai Intl for about R304.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg to Sydney flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Sydney that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Sydney flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Sydney?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Sydney.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Sydney?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Sydney by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Sydney?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Sydney (average of R14 865). Flying from Johannesburg to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of R17 973). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Sydney

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR15 112AverageR20 170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR15 351AverageR18 536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR15 538AverageR18 544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR15 788AverageR18 076FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%